Archaeological Investigations Project 2008 Evaluations
North East Darlington
Darlington UA
(C.55.1253/2008) NZ31311556
Parish: Haughton-le-Skerne Postal Code: DL1 2UF RED HALL MOAT, HAUGHTON-LE-SKERNE Red Hall Moat, Haughton-le-Skerne. Final Report for an Archaeological Evaluation
Farmer, I Newcastle upon Tyne : Ian Farmer Associates, 2008, 39pp, colour pls, figs, refs Work undertaken by: Ian Farmer Associates The evaluation consisted of two trenches either side of the 1980s play area and a single pit centrally located within its southern boundary. Both trenches revealed medieval/post- medieval deposits and artefacts. Trench 2 revealed a medieval stone spread. A modern tramline feature, likely to be associated with the construction of the play area, extended across the whole of Pit 1. [Au(abr)]
SMR primary record number: 31232 Archaeological periods represented: MO, MD, PM OASIS ID: ianfarme1-50757
(C.55.1254/2008) NZ34601330
Parish: Middleton St. George Postal Code: DL2 1DY MIDDLETON AIRPORT TRANSFER SCHEME, MIDDLETON ST. GEORGE Middleton Airport Transfer Scheme, Middleton St. George, County Durham. An Archaeological Evaluation
Geck, S South Shields : Tyne & Wears Museum Archaeology Department, Report: 845 2008, 22pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Tyne & Wears Museum Archaeology Department No archaeological features were observed within the evaluation trenches. [Au(adp)]
SMR primary record number: 24071 OASIS ID: tyneandw3-46033
(C.55.1255/2008) NZ22771715
Parish: High Coniscliffe Postal Code: DL2 2LT ULNABY HALL, HIGH CONISCLIFFE Ulnaby Hall, High Coniscliffe, County Durham. Archaeological Evaluation and Assessment of Results
Hall, N Salisbury : Wessex Archaeology, Report: 68731 2008, 37pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Wessex Archaeology An archaeological evaluation was carried out by Channel 4's "Time Team", at the site of the Scheduled Ulnaby deserted medieval settlement. The evaluation largely confirmed the results of the 2007 English Heritage earthwork survey, while highlighting the different information that excavation can yield as opposed to non-intrusive investigation. The village of Ulnaby appeared to have been occupied for a relatively short period in the late-13th or early 14th Archaeological Investigations Project 2008 Evaluations
century, becoming largely unoccupied by the 14th century. No evidence was found to support a pre-medieval origin for the settlement. [Au(adp)]
Archaeological periods represented: MD OASIS ID: no
Durham
Chester-le-Street
(C.20.1256/2008) NZ24605420
Parish: Urpeth Postal Code: DH2 1TE NEWFIELD FARM, PELTON Newfield Farm, Pelton, County Durham. Archaeological Evaluation
Frain, T South Shields : Tyne & Wears Museum Archaeology Department, Report: 715 2008, 43pp, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Tyne & Wears Museum Archaeology Department Fifteen trenches were excavated which found that there were few archaeological features, the truncated remains of ridge and furrow or boundary features of medieval/early post-medieval date were the only surviving features. However, in the southern corner of the site there was a significant concentration of pits and features which predated this agricultural activity. A significant quantity of prehistoric pottery sherds, of Bronze Age tradition, was recovered from two of these features. [Au(abr)]
SMR primary record number: S24630 Archaeological periods represented: MD, BA, PM OASIS ID: tyneandw3-45056
Derwentside
(C.20.1257/2008) NZ13515279
Parish: Medomsley Postal Code: DH8 6TA BRADLEY SURFACE MINING SCHEME, LEADGATE Bradley Surface Mining Scheme, Leadgate, County Durham. Archaeological Evaluation
University of Durham, Archaeological Services Durham : University of Durham, Archaeological Services, Report: 2027 2008, 11pp, figs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Durham, Archaeological Services A total of 22 trenches were excavated during the course of the evaluation. Two were found to contain features of archaeological interest. Trench 16 contained four possible bell pits, while Trench 17 contained the possible remains of a wagonway. No further archaeological features were uncovered. [Au(abr)]
Archaeological periods represented: PM OASIS ID: no
Durham
(C.20.1258/2008) NZ27364255
Parish: DURHAM Postal Code: DH1 3 OASIS DATABASE: BACK SILVER ST, DURHAM CITY Archaeological Investigations Project 2008 Evaluations
Back Silver Street, Durham City; archaeological desk based assessment and evaluation
Claydon, M Durham : Archaeological Services Durham University, Report: Report 1791 2008, Bound report and CD Work undertaken by: Archaeological Services Durham University "Archaeological desk-based assessment and evaluation conducted in advance of a proposed development at Back Silver street, Durham City, between December and January 2008. The proposed development area falls within the Durham City conservation area. There are no indications that it was occupied during the prehistoric or Romano-British periods. It was occupied during the medieval and post-medieval periods. The evaluation trenches confirmed that deposits relating to these periods of occupation do exist, and probably survive over most of the site. The archaeological resource surviving on the site has the potential to provide significant information regarding the medieval and post-medieval development of the historic core of Durham City. The report rexcommends that a larger excavation of the site be carried out prior to the groundworks for the proposed development." [OASIS]
OASIS ID: archaeol3-35288
(C.20.1259/2008) NZ23274569
Parish: Witton Gilbert Postal Code: DH7 6SY LAND BETWEEN 44 AND 47 FRONT STREET, WITTON GILBERT An Archaeological Evaluation on Land Between 44 and 47 Front Street, Witton Gilbert, County Durham
Pre-Construct Archaeology Ltd. Durham : Pre-Construct Archaeology Ltd., 2008, 36pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Pre-Construct Archaeology Ltd. The evaluation consisted of two trial trenches within the footprint of a proposed new residential development. Trench 1 encountered a stone culvert of likely 19th century date, cut into natural sand and gravel. Trench 2 exposed truncated natural sand and gravel and a west- east aligned stone retaining wall. On its south side was an associated cobbled surface, and the remains of ginnel skirting to the rear of a former street frontage building. These structural remains were of likely later post-medieval date. [Au(abr)]
SMR primary record number: 31379 Archaeological periods represented: PM OASIS ID: preconst1-49964
Easington
(C.20.1260/2008) NZ36774511
Parish: HASWELL OASIS DATABASE: WHITE HILL WOODS, EASINGTON LANE, TYNE AND WEAR AND CO DURHAM: GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS WHITE HILL WOODS, EASINGTON LANE, TYNE and WEAR AND CO DURHAM: GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS
HALE, DN ARCHAEOLOGICAL SERVICES DURHAM UNIVERSITY : ARCHAEOLOGICAL SERVICES DURHAM UNIVERSITY, Report: ARCHAEOLOGICAL SERVICES REPORT 2100 2008, A4, wirebound, grey covers Work undertaken by: ARCHAEOLOGICAL SERVICES DURHAM UNIVERSITY "8ha of detailed gradiometry over two areas proposed for deep ploughing and MS survey over the remaining 65ha proposed for native tree planting. Two probable ditched enclosures were Archaeological Investigations Project 2008 Evaluations
detected in the detailed surveys, together with other ditches, many pits, ridge and furrow and a former field boundary. MS survey identified areas of enhanced MS, particularly near the probable enclosures and pits, and low MS across different parts of the site. Possible further work." [OASIS]
OASIS ID: archaeol3-49862
(C.20.1261/2008) NZ40103655
Parish: Wingate Postal Code: TS285AL WINGATE WELFARE PARK, WINGATE Wingate Welfare Park, Wingate, County Durham. Topographical Survey
University of Durham, Archaeological Services Durham : University of Durham, Archaeological Services, Report: 2025 2008, 5pp, figs Work undertaken by: University of Durham, Archaeological Services All surface visible man-made features were surveyed, and spot heights taken at sufficient density and/or change of slope position to produce contours at a half metre interval. The small number of visible inspection chambers meant it was probable that others were present but buried. Before any earthworks were contemplated, a specialist survey of underground services would be essential. [Au(adp)]
OASIS ID: no
Sedgefield
(C.20.1262/2008) NZ24252782
Parish: Shildon Postal Code: DL4 2QU LAND AT ELDON BRICKSHALE QUARRY, BISHOP AUCKLAND Archaeological Evaluation of Land at Eldon Brickshale Quarry, Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham
Liddell, T Alston : North Pennines Archaeology Ltd., 2008, 13pp, colour pls, figs, refs Work undertaken by: North Pennines Archaeology Ltd. The evaluation consisted of the excavation of four trenches which produced no archaeological structural remains or deposits of any kind. [Au(abr)]
SMR primary record number: 15891 OASIS ID: no
Teesdale
(C.20.1263/2008) NZ04951651
Parish: Barnard Castle Postal Code: DL128PR LAND TO THE REAR OF NO. 22, HORSEMARKET, BARNARD CASTLE Archaeological Evaluation at the Rear of No. 22, Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham
Turnbull, P Barnard Castle : Brigantia Archaeological Practice, 2008, 28pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Brigantia Archaeological Practice Three trenches revealed a narrow berm and the beginning of the slope of the Castle ditch, backfilled with modern material. Trenches further to the east, near the centre of the Castle Archaeological Investigations Project 2008 Evaluations
ditch, revealed close to a metre of modern fill overlying a level at which finds were entirely 17th century. [Au(abr)]
SMR primary record number: 24182 Archaeological periods represented: PM, MO, MD OASIS ID: thebriga1-48998
(C.20.1265/2008) NY99401350
Parish: Bowes Postal Code: DL129HN HOLME LEA, BOWES Holme Lea, Bowes. Archaeological Evaluation
Carlton, R J Newcastle upon Tyne : The Archaeological Practice Ltd., 2008, 31pp, colour pls, figs, refs Work undertaken by: The Archaeological Practice Ltd. The remains recovered from Trench 1 included those of substantial clay-bonded stone wall and possible flooring of likely Roman origin. In Trench 2 there was no evidence for intensive Roman activity, but indication the area had been heavily disturbed. A post-medieval structure identified as a soakaway was found in the upper levels. Discovered In Trench 3 was a drystone wall, identified as the footings and lower wall courses of a substantial Roman building, associated with a flagged surface and more ephemeral remains of gulleys and/or further building footings. Trench 4 revealed a series of gulleys containing Roman pottery, interpreted as the foundations of wooden buildings and/or associated drainage trenches. A spread of sandstone rubble uncovered in Trench 5 was associated with abundant Roman pottery, indicating that it was the product of Roman building activity, perhaps representing a demolition phase or degraded revetment wall. [Au(abr)]
Archaeological periods represented: RO, PM OASIS ID: thearcha2-45162
Wear Valley
(C.20.1266/2008) NZ16403790
Parish: Crook and Billy Row Postal Code: DL159QP LAND OFF NORTH LANE, STANLEY CROOK Land off North Lane, Stanley Crook, County Durham. Archaeological Evaluation
Parker, J South Shields : Tyne & Wears Museum Archaeology Department, Report: 820(2) 2008, 36pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Tyne & Wears Museum Archaeology Department A number of features of uncertain date were observed within the six evaluation trenches excavated. These included a shallow gully, possibly for drainage, and metalled surface on a similar alignment. Also observed were a number of pits, some of which contained evidence of burning, suggesting a period of tree clearance. From the post-medieval period onward, the site had been used for agricultural purposed with traces of narrow ridge and furrow and modern plough scores. [Au(abr)]
SMR primary record number: 24099 Archaeological periods represented: PM, UD OASIS ID: tyneandw3-42868
(C.20.1267/2008) NZ21662820
Archaeological Investigations Project 2008 Evaluations
Parish: Dene Valley Postal Code: DL146XZ LAND SOUTH-EAST OF EAST DEANERY, SOUTH CHURCH, BISHOP AUCKLAND An Archaeological Evaluation on Land South-east of East Deanery, South Church, Bishop Auckland, Wear Valley District, County Durham
Pre-Construct Archaeology Ltd. Durham : Pre-Construct Archaeology Ltd., 2008, 37pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Pre-Construct Archaeology Ltd. The evaluation comprised a single trial trench, sited within the footprint of the proposed development. Throughout the north-western half of the evaluation trench, natural boulder clay fell away sharply to the east, reflecting the natural topography of the undulating ground of the upper valley site. Boulder clay was overlain by a developed soil of likely medieval origin, which produced a few sherds of pottery of probable 13th century date. Throughout the south- eastern half of the trench, a large intrusive feature of late-20th century date truncated this horizon. [Au(abr)]
SMR primary record number: S24453 Archaeological periods represented: MO, MD OASIS ID: preconst1-50279
(C.20.1268/2008) NY950380
Parish: STANHOPE OASIS DATABASE: EASTGATE RENEWABLES VILLAGE, WEARDALE, CO DURHAM: GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS Land at Eastgate Renewables Village, Weardale, Co Durham: geophysical surveys
Villis, R Archaeological Services Durham University : Archaeological Services Durham University, Report: Archaeological Services Report 1808 2008, A4 wire-bound, grey covers Work undertaken by: Archaeological Services Durham University "A 5ha geomagnetic survey, comprising ten areas, conducted in advance of the proposed development of land to the south of the former Blue Circle Cement Works at Eastgate, Weardale, County Durham." [OASIS]
OASIS ID: archaeol3-36845
(C.20.1269/2008) NZ11503980
Parish: Tow Law Postal Code: DL134HG INKERMAN, TOW LAW Inkerman, Tow Law, County Durham. Archaeological Evaluation
Carter, G South Shields : Tyne & Wears Museum Archaeology Department, Report: 811 2008, 32pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Tyne & Wears Museum Archaeology Department An evaluation established that two banks of coke ovens of 19th century date, which survived to the west of the site (designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument) extended eastward into the development site. Three coke ovens belonging to a more northerly bank were found beneath the make-up for a concrete yard at the north end of the site, and a fourth belonging to a more southerly row immediately west of the present roadway adjacent to the site boundary. The southernmost coke oven was relatively well preserved surviving up to ten courses in height, the three more northerly examples having been disturbed to the level of their last working floor. [Au(abr)]
SMR primary record number: 24018 Archaeological Investigations Project 2008 Evaluations
Archaeological periods represented: PM OASIS ID: tyneandw3-38926
Former County of Tyne & Wear
Gateshead
(C.05.1270/2008) NZ30606160
Parish: Heworth Postal Code: NE10 8PG COATS YARD, WARDLEY Coats Yard, Wardley. Archaeological Evaluation
Carlton, R J Newcastle upon Tyne : The Archaeological Practice Ltd., 2008, 20pp, colour pls, figs, refs Work undertaken by: The Archaeological Practice Ltd. An evaluation encountered nothing of archaeological significance in advance of the proposed erection of three industrial buildings and extension and modification to screening mounds involving erection of 2m high retaining wall. [AIP]
OASIS ID: no
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
(C.05.1271/2008) NZ205638
Parish: OASIS DATABASE: SCOTSWOOD EXPO EVALUATION Scotswood Expo Evaluation
Carlton, R. Newcastle upon Tyne : The Archaeological Practice Ltd, 2008, Work undertaken by: The Archaeological Practice Ltd "Evaluation trenching was carried out to further inform a proposal on the development of a large area formerly occupied by housing and industrial works in Scotswood, Newcastle upon Tyne. Only modern remains were recorded during the excavations." [OASIS]
OASIS ID: thearcha2-43705
(C.05.1272/2008) NZ20626391
Parish: Benwell Postal Code: NE15 7DX SCOTSWOOD EXPO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE Scotswood Expo, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Archaeological Evaluation
Carlton, R J Newcastle upon Tyne : The Archaeological Practice Ltd., 2008, 29pp, colour pls, figs, refs Work undertaken by: The Archaeological Practice Ltd. Five trenches were excavated. Trench 1, on the site of a public house, revealed no remains or significant structures and it was considered likely that the buildings formerly present on the site destroyed any archaeological remains formerly existing there. Trench 2 revealed modem structural remains of little archaeological significance, including brick walls and a concrete surface from the terraced houses built on the site following the demolition of the Scotswood Housing estate. Trenches 3 and 4 on the site of the former Delaval farm uncovered fragmentary remains of surfaces and ditches considered likely to have been associated with the farm. Trench 5 uncovered deposits consistent with the dumping of industrial waste on the Archaeological Investigations Project 2008 Evaluations
north side of the line of the former railway, close to the Scotswood Road embankment. [Au(abr)]
SMR primary record number: 2008/97 Archaeological periods represented: MO, PM OASIS ID: thearch2-43705
(C.05.1273/2008) NZ26906411
Parish: Byker Postal Code: NE6 1AB HOULTS ESTATE, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE Hoults Estate, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear. Archaeological Evaluation and Building Recording
Attwood, G Durham : University of Durham, Archaeological Services, Report: 1801 2008, 45pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Durham, Archaeological Services Tom Oliver’s map of 1830 showed the proposed development area as open farm land. By his 1844 revision a building called St. Lawrence’s House was shown. This was marked as two semi-detached buildings with associated sheds or outhouses, with some clay pits nearby. The clay pits were later abandoned and filled with water to become reservoirs. The Malings B Ford pottery was constructed around the cottage in the 1890s. This included a large concrete lined reservoir that provided water for a flint mill. Photographs show that this had a brick water inlet and a set of steps for access and cleaning, with both of these surviving. The reservoir was filled in after 1963 when the potteries went out of business. The remains of the reservoir and St. Lawrence’s House were identified and recorded within the evaluation trenches. No other significant archaeological features were uncovered, and no further scheme of archaeological works was recommended in relation to the development. [Au(abr)]
Archaeological periods represented: PM OASIS ID: archaeol3-37985
(C.05.1274/2008) NZ21307560
Parish: Dinnington Postal Code: NE136DA BRENKLEY LANE, BRENKLEY Brenkley Lane, Brenkley, Tyne and Wear. Archaeological Earthwork Survey
Hurst, M South Shields : Tyne & Wears Museum Archaeology Department, Report: 850 2008, 12pp, figs, refs Work undertaken by: Tyne & Wears Museum Archaeology Department Extant archaeological earthwork features relating to medieval and post-medieval agriculture survived only toward the eastern end of the site. The alignment, width and height of the surviving broad and narrow ridge was recorded. The overall pattern of roughly rectangular fields probably belonged to the 18th century parliamentary enclosure. [Au(adp)]
SMR primary record number: 2008/198 Archaeological periods represented: UD, MD OASIS ID: tyneand33-55931
(C.05.1275/2008) NZ21307550
Parish: Postal Code: NE136BT BRENKLEY LANE, PROPOSED OPEN CAST SITE Archaeological Investigations Project 2008 Evaluations
Brenkley Lane, Proposed Open Cast Site, Tyne and Wear. Archaeological Fieldwalking
Parker, J South Shields : Tyne & Wears Museum Archaeology Department, Report: 875 2008, 15pp, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Tyne & Wears Museum Archaeology Department The fieldwalking recovered a small number of flints and sherds of post-medieval pottery randomly distributed across the site. The central portion of the site did not contain any finds predating the Victorian period. [Au(abr)]
SMR primary record number: 2008/141 Archaeological periods represented: PR, PM OASIS ID: tyneandw3-46778
(C.05.1276/2008) NZ22856445
Parish: Elswick Postal Code: NE4 8RP NEWCASTLE GENERAL HOSPITAL, WESTGATE ROAD An Archaeological Evaluation at Newcastle General Hospital, Westgate Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Pre-Construct Archaeology Ltd. Durham : Pre-Construct Archaeology Ltd., 2008, 36pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Pre-Construct Archaeology Ltd. The evaluation comprised six machine-excavated trenches. No archaeological features or deposits predating later post-medieval occupation of the site were encountered during the evaluation, with the exception of a truncated developed soil in Trench 2, which was potentially of medieval or earlier origin. [Au(abr)]
SMR primary record number: 2008/193 Archaeological periods represented: PM, MD OASIS ID: no
(C.05.1277/2008) NZ16086685
Parish: Newburn Postal Code: NE159ED HEXHAM ROAD, THROCKLEY Hexham Road, Throckley, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Archaeological Evaluation
Stephenson, H South Shields : Tyne & Wears Museum Archaeology Department, Report: 835 2008, 20pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Tyne & Wears Museum Archaeology Department Two evaluation trenches were excavated along the grass verge and footpath, immediately to the north of Hexham road. The evaluation confirmed the line of the sewer. If it could be possible to place the new sewage pipe within the pre-existing trench, then disturbance to any deposits associated with Hadrian's Wall would be avoided. [Au(abr)]
SMR primary record number: 2008/108 Archaeological periods represented: MO OASIS ID: tyneandw3-45972
(C.05.1278/2008) NZ24106530
Parish: Newcastle-upon-Tyne St. Andrew Postal Code: NE2 4BL MEDICAL SCIENCES BUILDING Archaeological Investigations Project 2008 Evaluations
Medical Sciences Building. Evaluation Excavation
Amat, D & Carey, C Gateshead : Archaeological Research Services, Report: 2008/74 2008, 59pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Archaeological Research Services The evaluation excavations on the site revealed the exact location of Smeaton's snuff mill, as well as a remnant works from the brewery. Evidence of the water-wheel pit survived in the form of sandstone foundations, but there was no trace of the wheel itself. The millrace ran through the centre of the site from north to south and was present in both trenches. Aside from the mill race channel the most dominant feature on the site was the ashlar wall of the mill which existed in Trench 2. The brewery remains were more obvious in Trench 1 than in Trench 2. They mainly existed in the form of walls and drains but also included a large brick lined well/sump found in the higher ground levels of Trench 2. Evidence of the brewing process was revealed by the discovery of corks and glass bottles during the excavations of the mill race. Specialist macrofossil assessment also found large quantities of cereal grains and hops which related to the brewery. [Au(abr)]
SMR primary record number: 2008/149 Archaeological periods represented: PM OASIS ID: archaeol5-45337
(C.05.1279/2008) NZ24806390
Parish: Newcastle-upon-Tyne St. John Postal Code: NE1 1RQ COOPER'S STUDIOS, WESTGATE ROAD Cooper's Studios, Westgate Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Archaeological Evaluation
Carlton, R J Newcastle upon Tyne : The Archaeological Practice Ltd., 2008, 30pp, colour pls, figs, refs Work undertaken by: The Archaeological Practice Ltd. The evaluation revealed a modern floor structure, below which were deposits of silty layers consistent with gradual infill. The depth of made deposits recorded by excavation, particularly when compared with levels recorded locally, suggested that the fill of Hadrian's Wall ditch was encountered, although the restricted nature of the site meant that the edges of the ditch were not revealed. The presence of a ditch was further supported by bio archaeological evidence of water logging. The presence of a roughly made, clay bonded sandstone wall upon and partly within the ditch fill suggested that it may have been part of a causeway across the ditch constructed in the medieval or early post-medieval periods. [Au(abr)]
SMR primary record number: 2008/88 Archaeological periods represented: RO, UD, MO OASIS ID: thearcha2-45216
(C.05.1280/2008) NZ24836418
Parish: Postal Code: NE1 1UW HALF MOON YARD, BIGG MARKET An Archaeological Evaluation at Half Moon Yard, Bigg Market, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Carey, C Gateshead : Archaeological Research Services, Report: 2008/49 2008, 48pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Archaeological Research Services Trench 1 was located within the lower car park and contained 19th century walls. Trenches 2 and 3 were located in the upper car park and contained later medieval deposits. A small, probable, pit was recorded in Trench 2, which contained well preserved leather, wood, bone and three pottery sherds. In Trench 3 a large feature, interpreted as a large pit or ditch, was Archaeological Investigations Project 2008 Evaluations
recorded in the centre of the trench running north-west to south-east. The fill of this feature contained animal bone, coal and pottery sherds. The pottery was dated to the early/mid-13th century. [Au(abr)]
SMR primary record number: 2008/110 Archaeological periods represented: MD, PM OASIS ID: no
(C.05.1281/2008) NZ25306480
Parish: Postal Code: NE1 8ST NORTHUMBERLAND ANNEXE, NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY Northumberland Annexe, Northumbria University. Archaeological Evaluation
Carter, G South Shields : Tyne & Wears Museum Archaeology Department, Report: 789 2008, 15pp, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Tyne & Wears Museum Archaeology Department The evaluation demonstrated that the natural subsoil lay 0.30m below the surface with no intervening deposits of archaeological interest. Two modern features, a pipe trench and a possible robbed foundation, were cut into the natural. All the indications were that the site had been terraced prior to the construction of modem building and that it was unlikely that any feature or deposits of archaeological interest were preserved on the site. [Au(abr)]
SMR primary record number: 2008/46 Archaeological periods represented: MO OASIS ID: tyneandw3-41231
(C.05.1282/2008) NZ17706630
Parish: Usworth Postal Code: NE9 7SN HAWTHORN TERRACE, BLUCHER VILLAGE Hawthorn Terrace, Blucher Village, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Archaeological Evaluation
Inkster, K South Shields : Tyne & Wears Museum Archaeology Department, Report: 866 2008, 21pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Tyne & Wears Museum Archaeology Department An evaluation encountered the remains of what was most likely the core of Hadrian's Wall within Trench 3 with some partially observed in Trench 2. A second route for the cable trench was proposed and no trace of Hadrian's wall or any other feature was encountered. [Au(abr)]
SMR primary record number: 2008/154 Archaeological periods represented: RO OASIS ID: tyneandw3-51963
North Tyneside
(C.05.1283/2008) NZ30407190
Parish: Backworth Postal Code: NE270RX ECCLES COLLIERY, NORTH TYNESIDE Eccles Colliery, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear. Archaeological Evaluation
University of Durham, Archaeological Services Durham : University of Durham, Archaeological Services, Report: 2120 2008, 20pp, colour pls, figs, refs Archaeological Investigations Project 2008 Evaluations
Work undertaken by: University of Durham, Archaeological Services The works comprised the excavation of four evaluation trenches. No significant archaeological deposits or artefacts were identified. [Au(abr)]
OASIS ID: archaeol3-51738
(C.05.1284/2008) NZ31207270
Parish: Earsdon Postal Code: NE270JW EAST HOLYWELL COLLIERY, NORTH TYNESIDE East Holywell Colliery, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear. Archaeological Evaluation
Mole, J Durham : University of Durham, Archaeological Services, Report: 2119 2008, 27pp, colour pls, figs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Durham, Archaeological Services The works comprised the excavation of four evaluation trenches. Two wall foundations were identified. These were most likely the remains of colliery housing identified on early Ordnance Survey maps. No further surfaces or features were identified, indicating that the site had been substantially truncated by the demolition of the properties. As no significant archaeological features were uncovered, no further scheme of archaeological works was recommended in relation to this development. [Au(abr)]
Archaeological periods represented: PM OASIS ID: archaeol3-51760
Sunderland
(C.05.1285/2008) NZ33405680
Parish: Barmston Postal Code: NE388QG LAND AT MANDARIN WAY, WASHINGTON, SUNDERLAND Land at Mandarin Way, Washington, Sunderland: Archaeological Field Evaluation
Healey, C & Cherrington, R Lancaster : Minerva Heritage, 2008, 40pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Minerva Heritage A total of five trenches were excavated, recorded and then backfilled. The ridge and furrow cultivation previously identified was observed in the trenches as shallow cuts into the natural clay geology. A small number of artefacts dating from the late medieval period onward were recovered from topsoil and other deposits. No other archaeological significant features or deposits were encountered and no further work was recommended. [Au(abr)]
SMR primary record number: 2008/53 Archaeological periods represented: PM, MD OASIS ID: minervah2-47142
(C.05.1286/2008) NZ33805720
Parish: Postal Code: NE388LF TURBINE PARK, SUNDERLAND Turbine Park, Sunderland. Report on an Archaeological Evaluation
Pinnock, D York : On Site Archaeology, Report: OSA08EV13 2008, 18pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Archaeological Investigations Project 2008 Evaluations
Work undertaken by: On Site Archaeology Seven out of ten trenches confirmed the presence of large amounts of modern dumped material. No archaeological features were found with the exception of one shallow linear ditch containing, at the earliest, 19th century pottery. It was likely the site for landfill would have damaged or destroyed any upstanding or shallow cut archaeological features. [Au(abr)]
SMR primary record number: 2008/126 Archaeological periods represented: MO, PM OASIS ID: no
(C.05.1287/2008) NZ35705310
Parish: East and Middle Herrington Postal Code: SR3 3TE MIDDLE HERRINGTON FARM, FOXCOVER LANE, SUNDERLAND An Archaeological Evaluation at Middle Herrington Farm, Foxcover Lane, Sunderland
Amat, D Gateshead : Archaeological Research Services, Report: 2008/4 2008, 31pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Archaeological Research Services Two trenches were placed over the prospective build areas but contained no features of archaeological significance. It was thought likely that previous development associated with the construction and demolition of farm buildings on the site had destroyed any archaeological remains that may have been present. [Au(abr)]
SMR primary record number: 2008/1 OASIS ID: archaeol5-36984
(C.05.1288/2008) NZ36704580
Parish: Hetton Postal Code: DH5 0NP EASINGTON LANE Easington Lane, Tyne and Wear. Archaeological Evaluation
Frain, T South Shields : Tyne & Wears Museum Archaeology Department, 2008, 31pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Tyne & Wears Museum Archaeology Department The evaluation of 22 trenches found a possible rectilinear enclosure identified in the geophysical survey in the western sector. Across the rest of the site, features recorded related to agricultural activities and field delineation boundaries. Those that were artefactually dateable were in use comparatively recently and represented post-medieval features. [Au(abr)]
SMR primary record number: 2008/11 Archaeological periods represented: PM, PR OASIS ID: tyneandw3-39268
(C.05.1289/2008) NZ36104638
Parish: Postal Code: DH5 0HW LAND AT NEIL STREET, EASINGTON LANE Land at Neil Street, Easington Lane, Tyne & Wear. Geophysical Survey and Archaeological Evaluation
Archaeological Investigations Project 2008 Evaluations
Hale, D, Still, D & Adams, J Durham : University of Durham, Archaeological Services, Report: 1959 2008, 15pp, figs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Durham, Archaeological Services The works comprised geomagnetic survey and the excavation of nine trenches across the proposed development area. Linear features were present, reflecting the ploughing and drainage of the field, which was of 19th or 20th century date. A small assemblage of ceramics, clay pipe, bone and glass, all of 19th-20th century date, was recovered. A flint scraper of probable prehistoric [otherwise undiagnostic] date was also recovered. This was residual in a later context. No significant archaeological features were identified. [Au(abr)]
Archaeological periods represented: PR, PM OASIS ID: archaeol3-43675
(C.05.1290/2008) NZ35305830
Parish: Hylton Postal Code: SR5 3DL CASTLE VIEW SCHOOL, SUNDERLAND Castle View School, Sunderland. Report on Archaeological Evaluation and Method Statement for Mitigation Works
Towle, A Chester : SLR, Report: 410-1625-00017b 2008, 41pp, colour pls, figs, refs Work undertaken by: SLR Consulting Ltd. The evaluation included the excavation of three trenches around the existing school complex, within which sixteen archaeological contexts were recorded. Two of the trenches contained no archaeologically significant deposits. One trench contained cut features interpreted as a post pit and ring ditch. [Au(abr)]
SMR primary record number: 2008/40 Archaeological periods represented: IA, UD OASIS ID: no
(C.05.1291/2008) NZ40305780
Parish: Monkwearmouth Shore Postal Code: SR6 0DY LAND TO THE SOUTH OF NORTH SANDS, BUSINESS CENTRE, SUNDERLAND Land to the South of North Sands Business Centre, Sunderland. Report on an Archaeological Evaluation
Amat, D Gateshead : Archaeological Research Services, Report: 2008/76 2008, 23pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Archaeological Research Services Three evaluation trenches were excavated in an area where it was thought remains relating to the Anglo-Saxon and medieval settlement could have been present. There were no archaeological features, deposits, buried land surfaces or small finds within the trenches. [Au(abr)]
SMR primary record number: 2008/179 OASIS ID: no
(C.05.1292/2008) NZ37955954
Parish: Southwick Postal Code: SR5 5SX LAND AT WHITCHURCH ROAD, WITHERWACK, SUNDERLAND Archaeological Investigations Project 2008 Evaluations
Land at Whitchurch Road, Witherwack, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. Archaeological Evaluation
Beveridge, J & Still, D Durham : University of Durham, Archaeological Services, Report: 2114 2008, 19pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Durham, Archaeological Services Four trenches were excavated within the part of the proposed development area which, it was believed, had not previously been subject to any quarrying operations. No archaeological deposits or finds were identified in any of the trenches. [Au(abr)]
OASIS ID: archaeol3-51091
Hartlepool
Hartlepool UA
(C.59.1293/2008) NZ42532762
Parish: Elwick Postal Code: TS225NJ NORTH OF A689 WYNYARD BUSINESS PARK Archaeological Evaluation and Earthwork Survey at Wynyard Park, Cleveland
Murray, R Edinburgh : Headland Archaeology Ltd., 2008, 27pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Headland Archaeology Ltd. A total of 67 trenches were excavated showing that agricultural remains, in the form of furrows, survived across the parts of the development area. The spacing between these and pottery recovered from them suggested that they dated to the medieval period. An area of upstanding ridge and furrow was surveyed. Two features of archaeological interest were discovered in proximity to each other. A small curvilinear feature, containing fragments of Iron Age pottery and a north-south aligned ditch containing charcoal and burnt clay, were found on an area of flat high ground. No relationship between these features was evident. [Au(abr)]
SMR primary record number: 610 Archaeological periods represented: MD, IA OASIS ID: headland1-39637
(C.59.1294/2008) NZ52503370
Parish: Headland Postal Code: TS240SN LAND TO THE REAR OF UNION HOUSE, SOUTHGATE, HARTLEPOOL Land to the Rear of Union House, Southgate, Hartlepool. Archaeological Evaluation
Adams, J Durham : University of Durham, Archaeological Services, Report: 1800 2008, 17pp, colour pls, figs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Durham, Archaeological Services The works comprised the excavation of two trenches. Trench 1 was placed directly to the rear of Union House within the yard area. The top of a domed brick Victorian cellar was found in this trench. This would have removed any archaeological deposits that may once have been present in this area. Trench 2 was placed north-east of Trench 1 in the road. Three utility trenches were identified running on the same alignment as the road, cutting a former cobbled road surface. Because of the utilities, no further archaeological works were possible. No significant archaeological deposits or features were identified. [Au(abr)]
Archaeological periods represented: PM OASIS ID: archaeol3-36231
Archaeological Investigations Project 2008 Evaluations
(C.59.1295/2008) NZ52953368
Parish: Postal Code: TS240PX NO. 3 PRISSICK STREET, HARTLEPOOL Archaeological Evaluation at No. 3 Prissick Street, Hartlepool
Amat, D & Carey, C Gateshead : Archaeological Research Services, Report: 2008/48 2008, 14pp, colour pls, figs, refs Work undertaken by: Archaeological Research Services A single evaluation trench was excavated but contained no significant archaeological features or artefacts. [Au(abr)]
SMR primary record number: 629 OASIS ID: archaeol5-45081
(C.59.1296/2008) NZ48853116
Parish: Stranton Postal Code: TS254JS LAND AT THACKERAY ROAD, HARTLEPOOL An Archaeological Evaluation on Land at Thackeray Road, Hartlepool, Teeside
Noakes, H Alston : North Pennines Archaeology Ltd., Report: CP/714/08 2008, 20pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: North Pennines Archaeology Ltd. Two evaluation trenches were excavated. The results of the evaluation failed to locate any archaeological remains. However, the evaluation did reveal evidence for post-medieval activity in the form of a ceramic land drain. [Au(abr)]
Archaeological periods represented: PM, MO OASIS ID: northpen3-45143
Middlesbrough UA
(C.59.1297/2008) NZ48202030
Parish: Middlesborough Postal Code: TS2 1NL FORMER NEWPORT IRONWORKS Archaeological Evaluation of Land at the Site of the Former Newport Ironworks, North Middlesbrough Accessibility Scheme, Teeside
Liddell, T Alston : North Pennines Archaeology Ltd., Report: CP/590/08 2008, 30pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: North Pennines Archaeology Ltd. An evaluation was undertaken on the former Newport Iron Works as part of archaeological mitigation works for the North Middlesbrough Accessibility Scheme. The work involved the excavation of three targeted trial trenches. The evaluation trenching produced substantial 19th and 20th century industrial remains relating to the Newport Iron Works. Trench 1 revealed a concrete floor, a curved wall and the remains of a large cast-iron pipe, which could possibly have powered the bellows in the nearby furnace. Trench 2 contained large deposits of iron slag, with the remains of a flagged floor, a concrete floor and bases for machinery. While structural material was present, it could not be tied into a base for a furnace as suggested by the targeted trench. Trench 3 contained the potential edge of a concrete puddling floor, as well as a number of brick structures and the remains of a tarmac road running over the brick remains. Unfortunately, Trench 2 was deemed too unstable due to Archaeological Investigations Project 2008 Evaluations
sand deposits over the archaeology causing the deep overburden to shift and move uncontrollably for the trench to be cleaned and recorded properly. In Trenches 2 and 3 fibrous asbestos was found, again disallowing further access for cleaning and full recording. The trenches were all backfilled by mechanical excavator due to asbestos contamination. [Au(abr)]
Archaeological periods represented: MO OASIS ID: northpen3-39063
Northumberland
Alnwick
(C.35.1298/2008) NU18491349
Parish: Alnwick Postal Code: NE66 1JN OASIS DATABASE: LAND AT NARROWGATE HOUSE, ALNWICK Land at Narrowgate House, Alnwick, Northumberland: archaeological evaluation
Platell, A. Durham : Archaeological Services Durham University, Report: Report 1984 2008, Bound A4 document with a grey cover Work undertaken by: Archaeological Services Durham University "An evaluation was carried out by Archaeological Services Durham University in the grounds of Narrowgate House, Narrowgate, Alnwick in July 2008. A small number of medieval pits and gullies, together with post-medieval pits and cobble surfaces, were identified immediately west of the building. They were severely truncated by a large modern cut that occupied much of this area. In the remainder of the grounds, a soil build up more than 1m deep was found and this was not fully excavated. A post-medieval horse burial and 19th century glasshouse foundation were identified in this area. A watching brief was recommended, should further construction works take place. A stable block in the grounds was photographed and assessed. It is likely to be contemporary with the main building (i.e. 18th century) but is in a poor state of repair and is of local significance. The north wall of the garden possibly contains internal flues for heating. If so, this is of greater significance. More work was recommended on this wall." [OASIS]
OASIS ID: archaeol3-45907
(C.35.1299/2008) NU18461374
Parish: Postal Code: NE661NB WALKERGATE, ALNWICK Walkergate, Alnwick, Northumberland. Results of an Archaeological Evaluation
Dingwall, K Edinburgh : Headland Archaeology Ltd., Report: WGAN08 2008, 68pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Headland Archaeology Ltd. In total, 25 trenches were excavated across three fields at the site. Several areas containing stratified deposits and structures were encountered, generally of medieval date, although some post-medieval features were recorded. Part of the site represented a medieval agricultural area, with other areas of the site having been truncated or altered. The features identified could be broadly summarised as a large ditch and metalworking area along the south-east corner of the development area, a series of medieval walls and deposits along the northern fringe, and partially demolished post-medieval and modern structures on the north- west and north-east corners. Pottery recovered from the features dated largely to the 12th to 14th centuries, with a small concentration in the 15th to 16th centuries. 18th and 19th century material was recovered from the post-medieval and modern structures and deposits. [Au(abr)]
Archaeological Investigations Project 2008 Evaluations
SMR primary record number: 14266 Archaeological periods represented: MO, PM, MD OASIS ID: headland1-47725
(C.35.1300/2008) NU26430368
Parish: AMBLE BY THE SEA OASIS DATABASE: LAND SOUTH OF AMBLE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, AMBLE Land South of Amble Industrial Estate
Frain, T & Dougherty, E South Shields : TWM Archaeology, Report: Report no 743 2008, A4 spirally bound Work undertaken by: TWM Archaeology "Archaeological evaluation consisting of 31 trenches." [OASIS]
OASIS ID: tyneandw3-36220
(C.35.1301/2008) NU06901450
Parish: Glanton Postal Code: NE664AN PRIMROSE/ROSE COTTAGE, 16 FRONT STREET, GLASTON Proposed Extension to Primrose/Rose Cottage, 16 Front Street, Glaston
Sharp, R Glastonbury : Richard Sharp, 2008, 5pp, colour pls, figs Work undertaken by: Richard Sharp The works revealed no archaeological features. Modern pottery was recovered from the topsoil. [Au(adp)]
Archaeological periods represented: MO OASIS ID: no
(C.35.1302/2008) NU06871798
Parish: Hedgeley Postal Code: NE664JD LOW HEDGELEY, NEAR POWBURN An Archaeological Evaluation at Low Hedgeley, near Powburn, District of Alnwick, Northumberland
Henderson, C Durham : Pre-Construct Archaeology Ltd., 2008, 21pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Pre-Construct Archaeology Ltd. No archaeological features were encountered during the evaluation. [Au(adp)]
OASIS ID: no
(C.35.1303/2008) NU0687017980
Parish: HEDGELEY OASIS DATABASE: PRELIMINARY ARCHAEOLOGICAL EVALUATION AT LOW HEDGELEY, NEAR POWBURN A preliminary Archaeological Evaluation at Low Hedgeley, near Powburn, District of Alnwick, Northumberland Archaeological Investigations Project 2008 Evaluations
Goode, A. Durham : PCA Limited, 2008, A4 paper sheets, with card covers, front and back, heat bound within intgrated plastic spine/acetate cover Work undertaken by: PCA Limited "Test-pitting preliminary evaluation to establish the feasibility of undertaking larger scale trenching ahead of proposed aggregate extraction. Some 17 test pits were excavated." [OASIS]
OASIS ID: preconst1-37833
(C.35.1304/2008) NY93379831
Parish: Hepple Postal Code: NE191AN IRONHOUSE BASTLE, OTTERBURN TRAINING AREA Ironhouse Bastle, Otterburn Training Area, Northumberland. Archaeological Topographical Survey
Pollington, M Morley : Archaeological Services WYAS, Report: 1796 2008, 34pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Archaeological Services WYAS A topographical survey was carried out on the site, recording the form and function of the Scheduled Ancient Monument of Ironhouse Bastle. [AIP]
OASIS ID: no
(C.35.1306/2008) NZ04608885
Parish: Rothley Postal Code: NE614JX ROTHLEY, WALLINGTON Wallington. Rothley Gazeteer
Beamish, H Swindon : National Trust, 2008, 1p Work undertaken by: National Trust Rapid walkover survey of the Rothley section of the property (acquired in 2004) was undertaken. This encountered a fold, banks and field boundaries. [Sec(adp)]
SMR primary record number: ENA4692 Archaeological periods represented: UD Serial: National Trust Events 2008 , National Trust, , OASIS ID: no
(C.35.1307/2008) NU24670618
Parish: WARKWORTH OASIS DATABASE: ST.LAWRENCE'S CHURCHYARD WARKWORTH St. Lawrence's Churchyard, Warkworth
Carlton,R. Newcastle upon Tyne : The Archaeological Practice Ltd, 2008, Work undertaken by: The Archaeological Practice Ltd "This document reports on archaeological evaluation trenching conducted to inform a proposal for the stabilisation of the north wall of St Laurence's Church, Warkworth, a process that will require groundworks in the adjacent churchyard, an area of high archaeological potential. The trench was excavated by hand until archaeological features or sub-soil were encountered, at which point all anomalies or features of potential interest were examined Archaeological Investigations Project 2008 Evaluations
closely to appraise their importance and, if necessary, for recording purposes. The investigation of the site in this way revealed a variety of remains the most significant of which were intact human burials at depths below 0.75 metres. The results of the excavation support a recommendation for mitigation by avoidance using narrow piles and pile caps above the level of the burials. However, where it is impractical in whole or part of the area concerned to avoid disturbing deposits at depths likely to contain human remains, then mitigation by record will be necessary, including the archaeological excavation of pile-cap foundation trenches and the full recording of any burial remains encountered." [OASIS]
OASIS ID: thearcha2-45270
(C.35.1308/2008) NU24670618
Parish: Warkworth Postal Code: NE650UR ST. LAWRENCE'S CHURCHYARD, WARKWORTH St. Lawrence's Churchyard, Warkworth. Archaeological Evaluation [2nd Phase]
Carlton, R J Newcastle upon Tyne : The Archaeological Practice Ltd., Report: AP08/26 2008, 28pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: The Archaeological Practice Ltd. The evaluation revealed a variety of archaeological remains, the most significant of which were substantial stone building remains close to the north wall of the church at c.0.5m depth, and intact human burials below 0.25m. It was considered that the footings were related to a pre-Conquest church, parts of which had already been recorded inside the 13th century structure. It's precise date was unknown, and was thought to be anywhere between the 8th and 11th centuries. The nature of the remains on the site was enough to support a recommendation for mitigation. [Au(adp)]
Archaeological periods represented: UD, EM OASIS ID: thearca2-51809
Berwick-upon-Tweed
(C.35.1309/2008) NU00555101
Parish: OASIS DATABASE: ELMBANK CARAVAN PARK ELMBANK CARAVAN PARK, COW ROAD, SPITTAL, NORTHUMBERLAND
Frudd, A Lancaster : Oxford Archaeology North, Report: 2008-9/864 2008, A4 Document Work undertaken by: Oxford Archaeology North "Rural Solutions, on behalf of Richard Roberts, have submitted a planning application (reference B38/47: 4160) for the expansion of the Elmbank Caravan Park, Cow Road, Spittal, Northumberland (NGR NU 0055 5101). The planning application covers two fields with a total area of 4.2ha, although only the central 1.7ha will be developed under current proposals. An appraisal of the site, organised by OA North in January 2008, identified putative archaeological features through aerial photograph analysis and geophysical survey, several of which could have been affected by the proposed development. Accordingly, Northumberland County Council Conservation Team (NCCCT) issued a brief for a programme of archaeological investigation to be undertaken in advance of the development, in order to further inform the planning process. Oxford Archaeology North (OA North) was commissioned by Rural Solutions on behalf of Richard Roberts to undertake an archaeological evaluation meet he standards of the NCCCT brief, which was conducted in July 2008. The evaluation, comprising the excavation of seven trial trenches of various dimensions, principally focused on those putative features identified during the previous appraisal, including several curvilinear features, possible boundary ditches, and areas of Archaeological Investigations Project 2008 Evaluations
potential settlement activity. Three trial trenches represented a control sample to test the veracity of the geophysical results in areas that appeared nominally blank or affected by magnetic interference. The evaluation revealed the presence of 23 archaeological features, most of which had not been identified during the appraisal. Expand Of these, the presence of artefacts indicated that three were modern or late industrial period in date, but the remainder were undated. Any development impacting beyond the lowest horizon of the modern topsoil will have a significant negative effect on these features." [OASIS]
OASIS ID: oxfordar2-52283
(C.35.1310/2008) NU00555101
Parish: Ancroft Postal Code: TD152JA ELMBANK CARAVAN PARK, COW LANE, SPITTAL Elmbank Caravan Park, Cow Lane, Spittal, Northumberland. Archaeological Evaluation
Frudd, A Lancaster : Oxford Archaeology North, Report: 2008-9/864 2008, 52pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Oxford Archaeology North The evaluation was carried out on an area previously investigated, and recorded a further 23 archaeological features. These comprised a series of ditches, most of which followed alignments similar to local pre-enclosure boundaries. Most seemed to have been post- medieval or industrial period in date, as attested by their fills that contained the weathering of industrial waste [coal and shale] that appeared to have been periodically dumped on the area. There was an extremely sparse finds assemblage, and the spreading of industrial material across the site may have explained the magnetic "noise" that an earlier geophysical survey picked up. With the exception of a possibly shallow and enigmatic curvilinear feature in the northern part of the site, any groundworks in the topsoil were unlikely to have any significant impact on the archaeological resource. [Au(adp)]
Archaeological periods represented: UD, MO, PM OASIS ID: oxfordar2-40231
(C.35.1311/2008) NT99805340
Parish: Berwick-upon-Tweed Postal Code: TD151LZ LAND TO THE REAR OF 59 LOW GREENS, BERWICK-UPON-TWEED Land to the Rear of 59 Low Greens, Berwick-upon-Tweed. Archaeological Evaluation
Parker, J South Shields : Tyne & Wears Museum Archaeology Department, Report: 840 2008, 14pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Tyne & Wears Museum Archaeology Department No archaeological features were encountered during the evaluation. [Au(adp)]
OASIS ID: tyneandw3-46423
(C.35.1312/2008) NU05663078
Parish: Chatton Postal Code: NE665QA SOUTH HAZELRIGG FARM, CHATTON Report on an Archaeological Evaluation at South Hazelrigg Farm, Chatton, Northumberland
Miket, R Wooler : Roger & Elizabeth Miket, 2008, 11pp, colour pls, figs, refs Archaeological Investigations Project 2008 Evaluations
Work undertaken by: Roger & Elizabeth Miket The evaluation provided little archaeology and confirmed the truncated nature of the subsoil. Plough marks and a shallow foundation trench for spaced upright timbers were the only feature of interest identified. [Au(adp)]
Archaeological periods represented: UD OASIS ID: no
(C.35.1313/2008) NU21603170
Parish: North Sunderland Postal Code: NE687YU LONGSTONE HOUSE, NORTH SUNDERLAND Longstone House, North Sunderland, Northumberland. Archaeological Evaluation
Carlton, R J Newcastle upon Tyne : The Archaeological Practice Ltd., Report: AP08/15 2008, 20pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: The Archaeological Practice Ltd. The evaluation revealed structural remains of medieval walls and other features typical of medieval and post-medieval back-plot activity. No remains of any earlier periods were identified. The nature of remains found on the site supported a recommendation for mitigation by watching brief. [Au(adp)]
Archaeological periods represented: PM, MD OASIS ID: thearcha2-40454
(C.35.1314/2008) NU00005280
Parish: Ord Postal Code: TD151XY 5-7 WOOLMARKET, BERWICK-UPON-TWEED 5-7 Woolmarket, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland. Report on an Archaeological Evaluation
Carlton, R J Newcastle upon Tyne : The Archaeological Practice Ltd., Report: AP08/77 2008, 23pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: The Archaeological Practice Ltd. The evaluation recorded the presence of a deep build-up of highly organic, silty waste deposits. The presence of medieval deposits immediately below the modern concrete surface suggested that the medieval and post-medieval land surface may have been truncated prior to, or during the construction of the modern building platform in the centre of the site. The presence of pottery of an exclusively medieval date from within the medieval deposits provided a date for them. The presence there of drains and pits was in keeping with the function of back plots as waste disposal sites. Mitigation by avoidance was the preferred suggested course of action, but where this was not possible, limited archaeological excavation was recommended. [Au(adp)]
Archaeological periods represented: PM, MD OASIS ID: no
(C.35.1315/2008) NT99985275
Parish: Postal Code: TD151EJ LAND TO THE REAR OF THE KING'S ARMS, HIDE HILL, BERWICK-UPON- TWEED Archaeological Investigations Project 2008 Evaluations
Land to the Rear of the King's Arms, Hide Hill, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland. Report of an Archaeological Trial Trench Evaluation
Bamburgh Research Project Bamburgh : Bamburgh Research Project, Report: BRP08/03 2008, 34pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Bamburgh Research Project An evaluation was carried out at the site and revealed three main phases of activity. Phase 1 dated to the 13th/14th century, and comprised a midden layer and a cut feature dating to the 13th century. This was sealed by another midden layer, containing 14th century pottery, overlain by another midden, less substantial than the others. Phase 2 was dated to the 14th/15th centuries, and included a cut feature and compacted soil layer. Phase 3 was post- medieval in date and was represented by two large pits and later dumping activity and structural activity. A possible 16th century pad stone may have tentatively indicated medieval structural activity. The limited pottery assemblage contained imported wares in limited quantities, which indicated that the recovery of a larger assemblage may have helped to provide a better understanding of the pottery used in Berwick during the medieval period. [Au(adp)]
SMR primary record number: 14016 Archaeological periods represented: PM, MD OASIS ID: bamburgh1-43305
Blyth Valley
(C.35.1316/2008) NZ26327770
Parish: CRAMLINGTON Postal Code: NE23 1 OASIS DATABASE: CENTREPOINT, CRAMLINGTON (REMAINDER AREA), NORTHUMBERLAND Centrepoint Cramlington (remainder area), Northumberland
Frain, T. South Shields : TWM Archaeology, Report: Report Number 718 2008, comb- bound A4 report Work undertaken by: TWM Archaeology "An archaeological evaluation of proposed development at Centrepoint, Cramlington." [OASIS]
OASIS ID: tyneandw3-36979
(C.35.1317/2008) NZ26707690
Parish: OASIS DATABASE: ST NICHOLAS CHURCH, CRAMLINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND St Nicholas Church, Cramlington, Northumberland: archaeological excavation
Beveridge, J. Durham : Archaeological Services Durham University, Report: Report number 1774 2008, Wire-bound A4 report with grey card cover Work undertaken by: Archaeological Services Durham University "Excavation of the churchyard prior to the extension and renovation of the church hall. " [OASIS]
OASIS ID: archaeol3-34086
Castle Morpeth Archaeological Investigations Project 2008 Evaluations
(C.35.1318/2008) NZ15458940
Parish: MELDON OASIS DATABASE: TODD HILL WIND FARM, MORPETH, NORTHUMEBRLAND:GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS - PHASE 2 Todd Hill Wind Farm, Morpeth, Northumberland:geophysical surveys phase 2
Hale, D.N. Durham : Archaeological Services Durham University, Report: Archaeological Services Report 2117 2008, A4, wirebound, grey covers Work undertaken by: Archaeological Services Durham University "Further surveys have been conducted due to discovery of potential prehistoric unenclosed settlement in one area and change to proposed development layout. Extent of possible small settlement now defined." [OASIS]
OASIS ID: archaeol3-51983
Tynedale
(C.35.1319/2008) NY78206740
Parish: Bardon Mill Postal Code: NE477AF GRADNY'S KNOWE Gradny's Knowe, Northumberland. Report on an Archaeological Evaluation
Carlton, R J Newcastle upon Tyne : The Archaeological Practice Ltd., 2008, 35pp, colour pls, figs, refs Work undertaken by: The Archaeological Practice Ltd. The investigation of the site revealed deposits of waste materials, most of which could be identified as domestic refuse dating to the 19th and 20th centuries, with some later dumping of farm waste materials. There was some evidence for flagged flooring which appeared to have been removed following the abandonment of the building as a residence. Exposure of the walls indicated that the structure underwent successive phases of substantial rebuilding, so little of the original structure survived. A full photographic and partial drawn recorded was made of the building prior to and following the clearance of rubble from the interior and partial demolition of the upper courses of the east gable end wall. [Au(abr)]
Archaeological periods represented: MO, PM OASIS ID: thearcha2-48153
(C.35.1320/2008) NY97256310
Parish: Corbridge Postal Code: NE455RJ DILSTON COLLEGE Dilston College, Northumberland. Archaeological Desk-based Assessment and Evaluation
Adams, J Durham : University of Durham, Archaeological Services, Report: 1851 2008, 45pp, colour pls, figs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Durham, Archaeological Services The evaluation showed that an archaeological resource of medieval and post-medieval period date existed in the area around Dilston Hall, Area 1 of the proposed development. It was likely that similar resources survived in other areas across the site. Archaeological monitoring may have been required in the areas that would be affected by the groundworks and building work. Two ditches were found in Trench 1, but no dateable artefacts were recovered. In Trench 2 the remains of probable post-medieval square rubbish pit or garden feature were found. A Archaeological Investigations Project 2008 Evaluations
ditch and gully were also recorded in Trench 2, the ditch fill contained a piece of medieval pottery, and the gully fill contained fragments of brick which were probably post-medieval in date. [Au(abr)]
Archaeological periods represented: MD, UD, PM OASIS ID: archaeol3-44040
(C.35.1321/2008) NY99086435
Parish: Postal Code: NE455LD EAST HOUSE, MAIN STREET, CORBRIDGE Report on an Archaeological Evaluation at East House, Main Street, Corbridge, Northumberland
Liddell, T Alston : North Pennines Archaeology Ltd., Report: CP774/08 2008, 30pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: North Pennines Archaeology Ltd. The evaluation comprised the excavation of two trenches. Trench 1 revealed nothing of archaeological interest, but Trench 2 revealed the footprint of a set of modern outbuildings along with an earlier structure, possibly a cellar, below. The presence of a rim sherd of medieval pottery within a service cut demonstrated the potential for medieval activity in the vicinity. Monitoring was recommended for any further groundworks. [Au(adp)]
Archaeological periods represented: MO, PM, MD OASIS ID: northpen3-48855
(C.35.1322/2008) NY84226402
Parish: Haydon Postal Code: NE476DF THE SHOWFIELD, HAYDON BRIDGE, HEXHAM The Showfield, Haydon Bridge, Hexham, Northumberland. Archaeological Strip and Record
Dougherty, E South Shields : Tyne & Wears Museum Archaeology Department, Report: 862 2008, 21pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Tyne & Wears Museum Archaeology Department The exercise was carried out in advance of a housing development scheme on the site. No archaeologically significant features were recorded. Agricultural activity of a post-medieval date, along with a later field boundary, were the only remains encountered. [Au(adp)]
Archaeological periods represented: PM, MO OASIS ID: tyneandw3-52438
(C.35.1323/2008) NZ10085657
Parish: Hedley Postal Code: NE177QD BROADOAK QUARRY An Archaeological Evaluation at Broadoak Quarry, Northumberland
Amat D, Carey C, Allen P & Waddington C Gateshead : Archaeological Research Services, Report: ARS2008/22 2008, 63pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Archaeological Research Services The evaluation was carried out in advance of a proposed quarry investigation. Finds provided evidence for Mesolithic and Early Neolithic activity, as well as some undated features. Small Archaeological Investigations Project 2008 Evaluations
pit features and a small linear feature were encountered, but no dating evidence was encountered. [Au(adp)]
Archaeological periods represented: UD, ENE, ME OASIS ID: archaeol5-38544
(C.35.1324/2008) NY90157065
Parish: Humshaugh Postal Code: NE464BJ WALWICK HALL, WALWICK Walwick Hall, Walwick, Northumberland. Archaeological Evaluation
Carlton, R J Newcastle upon Tyne : The Archaeological Practice Ltd., Report: AP08/66 2008, 35pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: The Archaeological Practice Ltd. The hall lay on the course of Hadrian's Wall and associated features, including the Wall Ditch to the north and the Military Way to the south. Proposed developments included the linking of two agricultural buildings to form a single dwelling and the construction of a new vehicular access ramp, as well as drainage development. No archaeological remains were found in three of the trenches excavated. In Trench D, part of the Military Way was uncovered, slightly to the north of its projected course. Further archaeological work was recommended. [Au(adp)]
Archaeological periods represented: RO OASIS ID: thearcha2-50773
(C.35.1325/2008) NY81859985
Parish: Rochester Postal Code: NE191TE BELLSHIEL BRIDGE ROMAN CAMP AND CAIRN, DEFENCE TRAINING ESTATE, OTTERBURN Bellshiel Bridge Roman Camp and Cairn, Defence Training Estate, Otterburn, Northumberland [HAS 401]. Topographic and Photographic Survey
Wright, J & Annis, R Durham : University of Durham, Archaeological Services, Report: 1849 2008, 13pp, figs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Durham, Archaeological Services The works comprised topographic and photographic survey of areas affected by animal and vehicle erosion, and of the prehistoric cairn within the circuit of the camp’s defences. A total of 46 significant erosion sites were recorded and photographed. All of these were due to stock damage. A few of the sites had been further damaged by quad bikes or tractors. At seven sites there was significant exposure of the stone core. A number of features not previously recorded were picked up, these included possible clearance cairns, circular holes probably caused by artillery shells and shallow single-use slit trenches. Three features may have been worthy of further examination. [Au(abr)]
Archaeological periods represented: UD, PR, MO OASIS ID: archaeol3-43191
(C.35.1326/2008) NY83129802
Parish: Postal Code: NE191RH LAND AT TODLAW HOUSE, ROCHESTER Archaeological Desk-based Assessment, Walkover Survey and Evaluation on Land at Todlaw House Rochester, Northumberland Archaeological Investigations Project 2008 Evaluations
Gaskell, N Alston : North Pennines Archaeology Ltd., Report: CP/674/08 2008, 25pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: North Pennines Archaeology Ltd. In April 2008 a rapid archaeological desk- based assessment and field evaluation on land to the north of Todlaw House was undertaken. The site was located within an area of known archaeological interest, particularly concerning the Roman Fort of Bremenium, and the medieval village of Rochester. The rapid desk-based assessment showed that two late prehistoric settlement sites and one important medieval village were located within close proximity to the proposed groundwork. A study of cartographic sources demonstrated that little post-medieval or modern activity had affected the area, and that should subsurface archaeological remains exist in the area, they were likely to be undisturbed and well preserved. The walkover survey indicated that anomalies in the form of a raised linear feature and a round feature were visible within the site boundary. The subsequent evaluation of three linear trial trenches within the site boundary revealed no layers, deposits, features or artefacts of a significant archaeological nature. Trench 1 contained a small deposit of ash, presumably from the fire grates of the neighbouring houses and a few sherds of 19th century pottery from kitchen jugs and plates. Trenches 2 and 3 provided no such information, only naturally accumulated layers. It was considered that no further work was necessary. [Au(abr)]
Archaeological periods represented: MO OASIS ID: northpen3-41097
(C.35.1327/2008) NY93207020
Parish: Wall Postal Code: NE464EQ COCKLAW QUARRY, BRUNTON BANK An Archaeological Evaluation at Cocklaw Quarry, Brunton Bank, Tynedale District, Northumberland
Goode, A & Proctor, J Durham : Pre-Construct Archaeology Ltd., 2008, 57pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Pre-Construct Archaeology Ltd. No significant archaeological features were encountered during the evaluation. A small circular feature was recorded cutting into the natural boulder clay. No dateable material was recovered, and the feature's origin remained uncertain. Some post-medieval agricultural features, such as drains and boundaries, were also recorded. [Au(adp)]
Archaeological periods represented: PM, UD OASIS ID: preconst1-52197
(C.35.1328/2008) NY99606840
Parish: Whittington Postal Code: NE455PH HALTON CHESTERS Halton Chesters, Northumberland, Report on an Archaeological Evaluation
Amat, D Gateshead : Archaeological Research Services, Report: 2008/4 2008, 21pp, colouur pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Archaeological Research Services An archaeological evaluation was undertaken at Halton Chesters. The work was carried out prior to the installation of a new telegraph pole in a field to the west of Halton Chesters Roman Fort. Six fragments of pottery were found within the plough soil dating to around AD120-150. No structures were located during this excavation down to the natural level, and given that no artefacts were found below the topsoil layer, it was deemed unlikely that the proposed work would damage anything of archaeological significance. [Au(abr)] Archaeological Investigations Project 2008 Evaluations
Archaeological periods represented: RO OASIS ID: archaeol5-54018
Wansbeck
(C.35.1329/2008) NZ26308170
Parish: Bedlington Postal Code: NE225AA 22-30 FRONT STREET, BEDLINGTON 22-30 Front Street, Bedlington, Northumberland. Report of Archaeological Trial Trench Evaluation
Young, G Bamburgh : Bamburgh Research Project, Report: BRP 08/05 2008, 22pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Bamburgh Research Project The evaluation was carried out at the site, and comprised five trial trenches. Trenches 2 and 3 were excavated together as a single L-shaped trench, and revealed a boundary ditch and two other ditches, containing finds of medieval to modern date. Trench 4 contained a small ditch feature, almost certainly of modern date, and Trench 5 contained three modern features. The limited pottery assemblage contained a small quantity of medieval wares, though the size would have indicated a relatively low material culture or limited activity in the area. [Au(adp)]
Archaeological periods represented: UD, MO, MD, PM OASIS ID: bamburgh1-43529
(C.35.1330/2008) NZ26008180
Parish: Postal Code: NE225ST THE OLD SCHOOL, CHURCH LANE, BEDLINGTON The Old School, Church Lane, Bedlington, Archaeological Evaluation
Oram, R South Shields : Tyne & Wears Museum Archaeology Department, Report: 872 2008, 26pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Tyne & Wears Museum Archaeology Department No archaeological remains were encountered during the watching brief. [Au(adp)]
OASIS ID: tyneandw3-48171
Redcar & Cleveland
Redcar and Cleveland UA
(C.76.1331/2008) NZ62201990
Parish: Guisborough OASIS DATABASE: ARCHAEOLOGICAL EVALUATION, UPLEATHAM, REDCAR AND CLEVELAND AND GOLDSBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE Archaeological Evaluation: Upleatham, Redcar and Cleveland and Goldsborough, North Yorkshire
Vyner, B, Grahame, R, Innes, J, Rowe, P & Hall, A Hartlepool : Tees Archaeology, Report: TA08/10 2008, A4 bound report Work undertaken by: Tees Archaeology Archaeological Investigations Project 2008 Evaluations
"This report describes the methodology and results of two archaeological evaluations undertaken by Tees Archaeology Research and Fieldwork Section at Upleatham, Redcar and Cleveland, and Goldsborough, North Yorkshire. The fieldwork was undertaken in August and September 2008 as part of an English Heritage funded partnership project between Tees Archaeology and the North York Moors National Park Authority researching the Mesolithic in north east Yorkshire. Both sites are lowland locations in prominent positions, and have been previously identified as sites of potential settlement due to the presence of lithic scatters. They were evaluated using a programme of shovel pitting followed by targeted test pitting. This replaced a fieldwalking programme which could not be carried out due to poor weather delaying the harvesting of crops at both site. At Upleatham, the flint assemblage demonstrates occupation from at least the late Mesolithic (and possibly early Mesolithic) through to later prehistory. In addition several features were identified: a large ditch, probably an enclosure ditch, a pit and a hearth. Pottery finds indicate that these are all likely to date to the Late Bronze Age or Pre-Roman Iron Age. At Goldsborough, the shovel pitting produced a very mixed flint assemblage, but two ditches, probably enclosure ditches, were identified. Flint finds indicate that one of these dates to the Mesolithic or early Neolithic." [OASIS]
OASIS ID: teesarch1-57096
(C.76.1332/2008) NZ56981330
Parish: Postal Code: TS9 6RR OLD HALL, NEWTYON UNDER ROSEBERRY, CLEVELAND Old Hall, Newtyon under Roseberry, Cleveland. Archaeological Evaluation
Oram, R South Shields : Tyne & Wears Museum Archaeology Department, Report: 853 2008, 20pp, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Tyne & Wears Museum Archaeology Department The evaluation consisted of two trenches. In Trench 1 a linear feature and spreads of sandstone were identified. In Trench 2, modern features were located. [Au(abr)]
SMR primary record number: 662 Archaeological periods represented: UD, MO, PM OASIS ID: tyneandw3-48205
(C.76.1333/2008) NZ66011899
Parish: Skelton and Brotton Postal Code: TS122LB HOME FARM, SKELTON An Archaeological Evaluation at Home Farm, Skelton, Redcar & Cleveland
Sherlock, S Redcar : Stephen Sherlock, 2008, 20pp, colour pls, figs, refs Work undertaken by: Stephen Sherlock Three trial trenches were excavated. There were no significant finds or features of interest noted. [Au(adp)]
OASIS ID: stephens1-38945
Stockton-on-Tees
Stockton-on-Tees UA
(C.82.1334/2008) NZ44502160
Parish: Norton Postal Code: TS201TA Archaeological Investigations Project 2008 Evaluations
LAND TO THE REAR OF 71A HIGH STREET, NORTON, STOCKTON-ON-TEES Archaeological Evaluation at Land to the Rear of 71A High Street, Norton, Stockton-on- Tees
Liddell, T Alston : North Pennines Archaeology Ltd., 2008, 14pp, colour pls, figs, refs Work undertaken by: North Pennines Archaeology Ltd. The site lay in an area of high early medieval and medieval potential. Two evaluation trenches were excavated. The evaluation produced no structural, environmental or archaeological remains and due to the lack of archaeological presence no further work was recommended. [Au(abr)]
SMR primary record number: 604 OASIS ID: northpen3-37207
(C.82.1335/2008) NZ44672168
Parish: Postal Code: TS201DP NOS. 44-48, HIGH STREET, NORTON (BOROUGH OF STOCKTON-ON-TEES) Archaeological Monitoring at Nos. 44-48, High Street, Norton (Borough of Stockton-on- Tees)
Turnbull, P Barnard Castle : Brigantia Archaeological Practice, 2008, 11pp, colour pls, figs, refs Work undertaken by: Brigantia Archaeological Practice Apart from a brick well of late 19th or early 20th century date, nothing of archaeological significance was noted. [Au(abr)]
SMR primary record number: 641 Archaeological periods represented: MO OASIS ID: thebriga1-49520